Living in the DC area, we are certainly situated nicely to visit so many other cities on the eastern seaboard. Last weekend, the hubs and I took a quick weekend trip to NYC. It had been a while since I had visited and I forgot how much there was to love during our weekend in NYC. 5 Things to love about a Weekend in NYC Walking One of the best thing about visiting NYC is that you can walk almost everywhere and anywhere. I logged about 5 miles of walking each day. Living in the suburbs, … [Read more...]
Part 2 Ragnar Napa Valley Run Eat Repeat
Thanks for popping back in to read the Part 2 Ragnar Napa Valley race recap. In case you missed the first half, you can find it here. I've still got a lot to share so let's pick right up where we left off. Part 2 Ragnar Napa Valley Race Recap My second leg just over 4 miles in Santa Rosa, CA was pretty uneventful unless you count smelling tons of pot the whole run. I was also surprised by how many crosswalks we had to navigate between 8:30-9:30 pm and how dark the route was. I am not used … [Read more...]
October Runfessions
This past month totally flew by for me! I cannot believe it's time for the October Runfessions already but here we go let's do this. I've got a few things to Runfess this month. October Runfessions I Runfess... I could not be more excited for our Ragnar Napa Valley race next weekend. This same race was cancelled last year due to the fires in the wine country area. So, technically we have been planning this epic weekend for over a year. Flights are booked, bags are packed, running shoes on … [Read more...]
October Loving Lately
It's been a while since I did a Loving Lately post and well, there is so much I am loving lately. October took a while to really settle in and bring with it the cool, crisp temps I have been longing for. Along with the autumn air came so many of my favorite things. October Loving Lately Long cool runs and hot baths The cooler air has finally given me a renewed excitement in running that had been missing all summer. Long weekend runs are back in full swing. My favorite post long run ritual … [Read more...]
5 Fabulous Ways To Show Your Feet Some Love & Oofos review
Happy Friday friends! For those of us that are runners, our feet sure take a beating on a daily basis. After having plantar fasciitus a few times, I've come up with some sure fire ways to take care of my feet. I'm sharing my 5 Fabulous Ways to show your feet some love. I will also be sharing a quick review of Oofos Original sport sandals. I received a pair of OOfos to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro here. All opinions are my own. 5 Fabulous … [Read more...]
October Ultimate Coffee Date Linkup
Thanks for joining Coco and me for the October Ultimate Coffee Date linkup today. By popular demand, we have moved to start our coffee dates on Friday. Feel free to link up all weekend. We have lots to chat about today and my favorite way to catch up with friends is over coffee dates. Let's get right to it! I received samples of Gatorade Endurance to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to find race … [Read more...]
September Runfessions – A monthly tell all
Wow is it really time for another Runfessions? This monthly tell all link up is a fun way to get all things running and fitness off our chests. I've got lots to spill today so let's get right to this September Runfessions. September Runfessions I Runfess... This was the first week of the fall session for my Girls on The Run Team and my 10th season coaching at our elementary school. I love the start of each new session and the excitement of working with new group of preteens. Watching them … [Read more...]
What’s Sleep Hygiene and How Can You Improve Yours?
One of the ongoing trends in the fitness and wellness world continues to be the importance of recovery and sleep. In fact, sleep now has a new catchy phrase-"Sleep Hygiene". So What is Sleep hygiene and how can you improve yours? Disclaimer: I received a BeadGear pillow to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro What's "sleep hygiene" and how can you improve yours? Sleep hygiene is "a variety of practices and habits that are necessary to have good … [Read more...]
Highlights from Our Alaska Cruise
I am still a little jet lagged and still riding high from all the adventures of the last two weeks in Alaska. While it's impossible to recount all the beauty, adventure, activity and majesty of Alaska in one short post, I'm going to give you some of the highlights from our Alaska cruise. Highlights from our Alaska Cruise After a long flight, we arrived in Vancouver where our Seabourn Cruise would begin. In case you missed it, I started off with a fabulous City Running Tour in Vancouver. A … [Read more...]
What’s On My Fall Racing Plan
It might not quite feel like fall yet but I hear it's coming soon. October and November are my absolute favorite months of the year for running. The cool, crisp morning air and the changing of the leaves are what get me out the door. The heat and humidity slowly fade and running becomes less of a struggle. Fall is also my favorite time to participate in races. So what's on my fall racing plan this year? My Fall Racing Plan I am pretty excited about my fall racing plan for this year. I've 3 … [Read more...]
The easiest and most efficient way to clean a yoga mat
If you are a regular reader around here, you may have noticed I've been on a little yoga streak of late. As I was lying in Savasana last week, I could not help but think about how much dirt and germs there must be on my mat. Yup not so namaste. Not to worry though, I found the easiest and most efficient way to clean a yoga mat and I had to share it with you. Easiest and most efficient way to clean a yoga mat So sure, I wipe my mat down with a wipe after class and sometimes I even give it … [Read more...]
Essentials For The Fit Traveler
You all know how much I love to workout on vacation, so it's important for me to have all the fitness gear I need to stay on track. While I love to take advantage of all the outdoor activities travel venues have, I like to be prepared with my own gear as well. These are my Essentials for the fit traveler. I received a pair of Shady Rays sunglasses to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race … [Read more...]
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